Depending upon as a condition

Old expression for the engraving of the wind-rose on charts.

a filter medium that retains contaminants primarily within tortuous passages.

all material and energy present in and around an operating system, such as dust, air moisture, chemicals, and thermal energy.

Logistics Over The Shore.

ACRONYM - British thermal unit. The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit under set conditions of temperature and pressure.

Abbreviation for "Currency Adjustment Factor." A charge, expressed as a percentage of a base rate, that is applied to compensate ocean carriers of currency fluctuations.

Sailing ship with a favorable wind, sailing dry and easily. A person riding the crest of good fortune

An instrument designed to add lubrication into the compressed air line.

Difference between minimum and maximum pressures for an air compressor. Also called cut in-cut out or load-no load pressure range.

When used in pricing terms such as "Ex Factory" or "Ex Dock," it signifies that the price quoted applies only at the point of origin indicated.

Loan issued against some security

The forwardmost or front part of the vessel. Opposite of Stern

(1) The land in general, but usually refers to that part adjacent to the water. (2) A timber used in damage control to brace bulkheads and decks. (3) One of the many wooden props by which the ribs or frames of a vessel are externally supported while build ...

Heavy-duty wire used to lower heavy instruments overboard from the trawl winch.

Compression of a flat or standard bale of cotton to approximately 32 pounds per cubic foot. Usually applies to cotton exported or shipped coastwise.

(1) The points of the jaws of a boom or gaff where they embrace the mast. (2) The outer ends of the crosstrees.

An expression of surprise or unbelief, as when a ship strikes a rock or shoal so hard that her timbers shiver.

A white navigation light carried by vessels under way at night to indicate their presence and give an indication of their course.

Seamen who worked on the masts and yards of square-rigged ships.